If stamps in a collection from any era at any time and not paid for stamps from a dealer then in most case the stamps will be in used condition and the collection will be of little value, however a collector...
MUH: Mint Un-Hinged MLH: Mint Lightly Hinged FU: Fine Used VFU: Very Fine Used GU: Good Used U: Used MS: Mini Sheet FDC: First Day Cover CTO: Cancel To Order WC: Well Centered GB: Great Britain ...
When searching for a 5/- Green Harbour Bridge you need to be extremely careful as it as become apparent to me that lately some sellers have become slightly clever and dishonest when creating their listings. ...
Pictured below are the different watermarks (WMK) for Australian Pre Decimal Kangaroo on Map Stamps, which are visible on the reverse side of your stamp (gummed side)when the stamp is held up to the light. ...
This is an overview of the postage stamps and postal history of Australia. The various colonies that joined to form the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 had long operated their own postal systems; see the...
VFU CofA WMK 2 Pound Black Red Kangaroo The first stamp to be issued, in England on 6 May 1840, was the Penny Black. It's called the Penny Black because it cost a penny, and it was black. The face on the...
When purchasing stamps you may notice some sellers describing a stamp as being MNG (MINT NO GUM). I have noticed that the price of these stamps described as MNG have been selling for well over the value of a...
I am absolutely astounded as to what most sellers term as fine used stamps....Ugly black postmarks all over the face of the stamp.... only very rare items are collected in this condition. Very Fine Used stamps...
FACT no. 1 . Reason why you buy KILOWARE mixtures! - You are seeking a low cost method of acquiring stamps to grace the pages of your stamp album.- You are willing to work harder ( soaking required ) than the...
There are no specific tools used for stamp collecting. However, great majority of collectors used few helpful tools that are essential for making a stamp collecting hobby hassle free, and it also minimize...